Anthony Callea net worth and music growth after Australian Idol


Anthony Callea net worth originates from his music career. He is an Australian talented singer and songwriter. Mostly, he is known as the season two runner-up of the television singing competition, Australian Idol in 2014.

Anthony Callea net worth

Anthony Callea net worth information is not publicly disclosed. Nonetheless, his chart-topping, award-winning,  nominated music, sales and tours, have primarily helped grow his net worth.

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Career highlights

Anthony Callea rose to fame in 2004 as a contestant on Australian Idol, where he ultimately finished as the runner-up. Immediately after the competition, he was signed to Sony BMG.

His debut single, “The Prayer” which was released in December 2004, topped at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. Most importantly, it was certified Platinum four times; making it the second highest-selling single of the 2000s in Australia.

Afterwards, his next single, “Rain/Bridge Over Troubled Water” also topped at number one. It went Platinum twice.

In April 2005, his debut album, Anthony Callea,  became number one. The album’s singles, “Hurts So Bad” and “Per Sempre (for Always)” peaked at number 10 and 5. Next, he released his Live in Concert DVD which charted at number three and was certified Platinum.

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Anthony Callea’s second album, A New Chapter, released in 2006, came at number nine on the charts. The album’s singles “Live for Love” and “Addicted to You” both entered the charts. Additionally, he released independent projects, including the Last to Go extended play (EP).

Afterwards, he released his third album, Thirty, in 2013.  This was followed by the holiday album This Is Christmas.

Later on, he released Backbone, which debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. His next release, ARIA Number 1 Hits in Symphony also became number one.

Between 2019 and 2021, he released several singles, including “What’s Wrong with Me?”, “Lonely” and “Shadows”.  

In 2022, he celebrated his 40th birthday with the release of his album Forty Love, which topped at number five on the ARIA Charts.

Theatre performances

Anthony Callea also gained recognition for his stage work, appearing in plays such as Dead Man Walking, Rent and Wicked.

Television

In 2016, Anthony Callea appeared as a contestant on the reality television show, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. Later on, he appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice Australia television show and raised $20,000 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Book

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Conclusion on Anthony Callea net worth

Throughout his career, Anthony Callea has achieved multiple ARIA number one albums, multi-platinum certifications and appearances across music, television and theatre. This has helped to cement his status as one of Australia’s most successful and enduring vocalists.

Featured image: Anthony Callea on Instagram

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